Category: Dining Guides

Aladdin Restaurant
West Reading
Sundays

On Sunday nights, Aladdin Restaurant offers a kids-eat-free promotion with the purchase of an adult meal. Aladdin’s kids menu options are for children 12 and under and include chicken schwarama (pictured) or chicken kebab with rice pilaf.

Alebrije
Exeter and Wyomissing
Sundays

Kids eat free every Sunday night at both of Alebrije’s locations – Perkiomen Avenue and State Hill Road. Mexican-inspired options on the kids menu include tacos, grilled chicken with rice, quesadillas and enchiladas, but Alebrije also offers chicken nuggets and cheese pizza for the pickiest of eaters.

Annamarie’s on Main
Birdsboro
Wednesdays

Wednesday is kids day at Annamarie’s on Main in Birdsboro. Kids 8 and under can get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree on Wednesdays. Menu options for the little ones include cheeseburgers, fish sticks, mac and cheese, chicken fingers, and buttered noodles.

Austin’s Restaurant & Bar
West Lawn
Sundays

Every Sunday night, Austin’s Restaurant & Bar in West Lawn offers a free child’s meal with the purchase of an entrée. Kids meals at Austin’s include grilled cheese, chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches, pizza, and cheeseburgers.

Bertie’s Inn
Exeter Township
Mondays

Kids eat free on Monday nights at the New Bertie’s Inn in Exeter Township. The children’s menu is filled with kid-approved dishes like mac and cheese, chicken fingers, and mini corn dogs.

Coastal Grille
Wyomissing
Sundays

The sister restaurant to Austin’s, Coastal Grille, also hosts a kids-eat-free night every Sunday. In addition to mac and cheese and chicken tenders, Coastal Grille offers signature seafood items on the kids’ menu, including grilled shrimp, popcorn shrimp, and fish and chips.

Copperz Brewing Co.
Hamburg

Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree on Sunday nights at Copperz Brewing Co. The Hamburg brewery offers four choices for the little ones: grilled cheese, smash burger, flatbread pizza or chicken nuggets.

Heidelberg Family Restaurant
Robesonia
Tuesdays

Robesonia’s Heidelberg Family Restaurant has added a kids-eat-free day to their weekly lineup. Now, every Tuesday kids can enjoy a free meal with adult entree purchase.

Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery
Wyomissing
Mondays

Mondays nights after 5 p.m., kids eat free at Isaac’s in Wyomissing. Free kids meals – including rainbow bread sandwiches – are available with the purchase of a salad or sandwich.

Morgantown Diner
Morgantown
Varies

While there is no set day of the week, the Morgantown Diner often runs a lunch and dinner special where kids eat free with the purchase of an entree. Check their Facebook page for daily specials – free kids meal specials are usually scheduled on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. And every kid’s meal comes with a free scoop of ice cream.

Paolo’s Restaurant & Bar
Shillington
Tuesdays 

Paolo’s Restaurant & Bar is offering a kids eat free promotion every Tuesday night from 4 to 9 p.m. Mention the promo at the Shillington restaurant to receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Options include spaghetti, ravioli, pizza slice, burger, chicken fingers and grilled cheese, all served with one side and a drink. Regularly priced, kids meals cost $8.

Salute Ristorante Italiano
Sinking Spring
Sundays

At Salute Ristorante Italiano in Sinking Spring, kids orders of chicken Parmesan, spaghetti, fettucine alfredo and pizza typically run $10 but are free with adult entrée purchases on Sunday nights.

The Tavern at Centre and Main
Topton
Fridays

Friday nights have become Kids Eat Free night at Topton’s Tavern at Centre and Main. Enjoy a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. As an added bonus, Fridays are also seafood night.

Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery
Wyomissing
Daily

Here’s a deal for parents with real little ones – Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery offers free meals to any child age 3 or under with the purchase of an adult buffet.

Andy Pepper’s
Limekiln

One of our favorite places for breakfast and lunch, Andy Pepper’s never disappoints. The restaurant tucked away in the former Limekiln Post Office near Oley has a lot of delicious options for breakfast, but we’re partial to their oversized pancakes.

Annamarie’s on Main
Birdsboro

The original Annamarie’s in Royersford is known for its breakfasts, and Annamarie’s Birdsboro location, which opened a few years ago, delivers in that department as well. I highly recommend the lemon ricotta blueberry poppy seed pancakes, but there are lots of great options to choose from.

Beansie’s Cafe
Food Truck

One of my favorite breakfasts in Berks County doesn’t come from a restaurant or coffee shop, it comes from a truck. In addition to an excellent chai, Beansie’s serves a sausage and egg bowl that has me standing outside the truck any time they have a public event. I also love their polenta topped with bananas Foster, and my son is crazy about their mini pancake dippers.

Cafe Folino
Wyomissing

Cafe Folino, an Italian coffee shop from the owners of Mangia in Mohnton, has quickly become one of our favorites since it opened in late 2023. The breakfasts are amazing: apple pie French toast, croissant breakfast sandwiches, pumpkin roll pancakes – I could go on and on.

Cloud 9 Cafe
Wyomissing

Cloud 9 Cafe isn’t the fanciest place on this list, but they have great service and consistently good food. (And because it’s not far from my house, it’s an easy go-to). Everything on the menu is good, just make sure you get a side of homefries.

Exeter Family Restaurant
Exeter Township

Exeter Family Restaurant is Berks County’s quintessential diner. They have great options, both sweet and savory. I love a good skillet, but it’s hard to pass up their creative French toasts.

Morning Fuel
West Lawn

Morning Fuel has one of my favorite breakfast entrees: the breakfast chorizo bowl. It features chorizo sausage, potatoes, black beans, eggs (I order mine scrambled), pico, cheese, avocado, and chipotle crema. A cup of hot matcha is a great addition to any breakfast.

Plum Creek Farm
Bernville

Plum Creek Farm is most known for their ice cream, but since they’ve added breakfast to the menu, it’s been on my short list. Their breakfast burrito is the best around (the chipotle sauce puts it over the top). The breakfast Bernville Special, potatoes topped with eggs, cheese sauce, bacon and hollandaise is another favorite in our family.

Selena’s Diner
Kutztown

A tiny diner with big (and I mean big) portions, Selena’s took over the former Letterman’s Diner in Kutztown in early 2026. I was impressed from my first visit – good food, excellent service and great prices for the portions.

Taste of Crepes
West Reading

As the name suggests, Taste of Crepes is all about crepes – both sweet and savory. I prefer things on the sweet side. Might I suggest the bananas Foster crepe?

The Bagel Bar
Kutztown

While I love a good bagel, I love the Bagel Bar for their unique drink specials, especially their tea lattes made with freshly brewed tea. But the bagels and bagel sandwiches are a hit, too, if you’re looking for a reasonably priced breakfast or lunch. 

Brakeman’s Cafe
Boyertown

Located across from the Colebrookdale Railroad in Boyertown, Brakeman’s Cafe is one of the best breakfast and lunch spots in the area. The outdoor seating area overlooks the rail yard and is the perfect place to relax on nice days. 

Cafe Folino
Wyomissing & Muhlenberg Twp

Opened in fall 2023, Cafe Folino has quickly become a popular spot for Italian coffee, along with creative breakfast and lunch items. (It’s so popular that they opened a second location in Temple in 2026). We recommend the sweet pancakes/French toast options like apple pie and bananas Foster.

Comb Coffee Co
Topton

One of the newest stops on the list, Comb Coffee Co. opened in October. The coffee shop vibe is a little different here as Comb is an outdoor, walk-up stand in a parking lot in Topton, but the drinks are great, and the outdoor seating area is perfect for sunny days. 

Crave Cafe
Sinking Spring

Now under new ownership, Crave Cafe continues to deliver quality meals and drinks to western Berks County. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches are always good, the display case is always full of delicious baked goods, and the coffee and drinks are priced right. 

Deep Roots Cafe
West Reading

A true farm-to-table cafe, Deep Roots Cafe in West Reading is an extension of Deep Roots Valley Farm. The cafe has a wide range of drinks while the food menu features their own grass-fed beef.

Kim’s Cafe at Weaver’s Orchard
Plowville

Probably the most unique location among our favorite coffee shops, Kim’s Cafe is a destination on its own inside the Weaver’s Orchard farm store. Every August, I visit for their peach pie chai. They also serve up breakfast treats and delicious paninis at lunch. 

The Market Cafe
Topton

Located in the former train station, The Market Cafe is a laid-back breakfast and lunch spot along the tracks in Topton. The lunch wraps are really good, as are the breakfast options and wide selection of drinks. 

Morgantown Coffee House
Morgantown

Located on the southern edge of Berks, the Morgantown Coffee House offers a seasonal brunch menu with creative ingredients. (Bacon and sweet corn cake has, anyone?). The restaurant also offers Collective Coffee Project coffee and loose leaf teas among its cafe drinks.

Reading Coffee Company
Birdsboro

In 2024, Reading Coffee Company expanded, opening a cafe with full breakfast and lunch menu in addition to their coffee and specialty drinks. The breakfast sandwiches are served on waffled hashed browns (yum!) and the vibe is cool and modern.

Rooted & Grounded Cafe
Kenhorst

The newest addition to this list, Rooted & Grounded Cafe opened in January 2025 in a small corner spot along Lancaster Avenue. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch paninis, acai bowls and assorted baked goods. They also have a kids’ closet – a corner filled with toys for the littles.

Salt & Light Cafe
Reading

Located along 5th Street in downtown Reading, Salt & Light Cafe focuses its menu on two things: drinks and crepes. And both are done to perfection. There are 38 mix-ins and toppings available for crepes and more than 20 drink options. 

Simply BOLD
West Reading

When Simply BOLD first opened, it was located in Wyomissing and called Park Road Cafe. Even then, it was one of my favorite spots. The food menu is good, but limited. But there are plenty of options for hot and cold pick-me-ups. They also have a small boutique with unique and local goods to browse while you wait. 

Sweetie’s Back Porch Cafe
Oley

Sweetie’s Back Porch Cafe opened in the fall of 2025, bringing cozy coffee shop vibes to the Oley Valley. Though they have a limited food menu, the choices they do have are solid. Enjoy a breakfast sandwich in the morning or a rice bowl at lunch – the soup is homemade and fresh, too.

White Magnolia Coffee Co.
Frystown

The tiny hamlet of Frystown is an out-of-the-way destination for many in Berks County, but White Magnolia Coffee Company is worth the trip for both drinks and food. Order the farmer’s breakfast bowl (only if you like garlic) or indulge in a specialty chai, matcha or coffee.

Austin’s Restaurant & Bar
West Lawn

For more than two decades, Austin’s Restaurant & Bar has been a favorite in the West Lawn-Wyomissing area. Their ribs are some of the best around, but we’re also fans of their chicken bruschetta pasta, Texas tenders and their signature potato soup. Wyomissing seafood spot Coastal Grille – part of the same restaurant group – is also open on Mondays.

Copperz Brewing Company
Hamburg

Copperz is open for dinner every Monday night where they serve up the crowd-pleasing giant pretzels along with burgers, sandwiches and flatbreads. Monday night is also Pizza Monday at Copperz where all of their flatbreads are just $10.

Ganly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Sinking Spring

Sinking Spring’s Irish pub, Ganly’s does a “Burgers and Beers” night every Monday starting at 4 p.m. Of course you can always get Ganly’s Irish favorites like shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash.

Henry P. Robeson House
Robesonia

The Henry P. is known for their pit beef which is available on its own, in a sandwich or on a cheesesteak. On Mondays, the Henry P. hosts smashburger night with a different burger special every week.

Jimmie Kramer’s Peanut Bar
Reading

A staple in downtown Reading for nearly a century, Jimmie Kramer’s Peanut Bar is still a great place to grab a meal. The historic bar and restaurant is open Mondays so get a table, toss your peanut shells on the floor, and enjoy their Monday wing special or some of the restaurant’s classic American dishes.

Louie’s Kitchen & Bar
Flying Hills

Known for their award-winning burgers and unique takes on cheesesteaks, Louie’s Kitchen & Bar is open daily for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is located at the Flying Hills Golf Club but is open to the public. 

Mom Chaffe’s Cellarette
West Reading

One of Berks County’s longest-running Italian restaurants, Mom Chaffe’s maintains a speakeasy vibe with its lower-level location. While their famous lasagna is only available on the weekends, you can still enjoy other delicious pastas, along with seafood, steaks and chicken.

Ozgood’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Kutztown + Robesonia

Both Ozgood’s locations – Kutztown and Robesonia – are open on Mondays for lunch and dinner. Menu favorites include the pork berry tacos, the Tuscan pistachio chicken sandwich, and the baked piggy mac.

Shirley’s Cafe & Tequila Bar
Laureldale

Shirley’s brings the flavors of Latin America – both traditional and modern – to the forefront. Enjoy a hearty cazuela (steaming stew served in a clay pot), tacos and fajitas, and kicked up burgers. You can also enjoy Monday night dinner at Shirley’s sister restaurant, the Pike Cafe.

Stefano’s Ristorante & Bakery Cafe
Wyomissing

One of Berks County’s newest restaurants, Stefano’s in Wyomissing serves their rustic Italian cuisine every day. Be sure to save room for dessert – Stefano’s has their own on-site bakery where they are crafting delicious cheesecakes, cakes and pies.

Kim’s Cafe at Weaver’s Orchard
Morgantown

Located at Weaver’s Orchard, Kim’s Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and coffee. During the summer, you can also stop by the on-site ice cream stand for a sweet refresher. And it’s all next to a nice playground with swings and slides, along with plenty of picnic tables to enjoy you’re meal.

Kirbyville Farm Market
Kirbyville

Along Route 222 just south of Kutztown, the Kirbyville Farm Market offers hot and cold subs, ice cream, donuts and more. Not only does Kirbyville have a larger playground outside, but kids can also meet goats and other animals that come up to greet you along the fence.

Klinger’s at the Airport
Reading

The outside dining area at Klinger’s at the Airport is one of the coolest in Berks County. There’s a nice little playground, outdoor seats with large umbrellas, and great views of planes on takeoff and landing to keep the kids entertained.

Plum Creek Farm
Bernville

Probably the largest on-site playground of any restaurant in Berks County, Plum Creek boasts a multi-level slide, climb and swing playset plus a sandbox. In the summer months, there’s an outdoor order window so you can place your order and pick up your food while the kids are playing.

Saucony Creek Craft Brewery + Gastropub
Kutztown

When the weather’s nice, the outdoor patio at Saucony Creek in Kutztown is a great place to enjoy good food and drink. The playset, complete with swings and a slide with a small climbing wall, makes it one of the most family-friendly breweries in Berks.

Stampede Barbecue
Mohnton

In 2024, Stampede Barbecue added a playground to its already impressive outdoor space. The slides and swings are in addition to a large grassy area and a semi-covered patio. Kids can get slider versions of Stampede’s pulled pork, smoked turkey and chopped brisket sandwiches (chicken nuggets are also available) while parents can enjoy sandwiches and one-, two- or three-meat platters.

Jen & Jessie’s Creamery
Oley

New for 2025, Jen & Jessie’s Creamery has added a playground to their Oley ice cream shop. The new playground features a tube slide and climbing areas to entertain the kids before and after their cones, shakes and sundaes.

Kauffman’s BBQ Restaurant
Bethel

Kauffman’s is known for their bar-b-q chickens, but if you visit the restaurant near Bethel, you can also enjoy a round on their 18-hole mini golf course.

Schell’s
Temple

Schell’s is a one-stop destination for dinner, dessert, and family fun. First, enjoy a classic drive-in meal of hamburger BBQ, hot dogs, or burgers. Then play on the 27-hole mini golf course before heading next door to Schell’s Dairy Swirl for dessert.

Big Bertha’s Grill
Sinking Spring

Sharing a parking lot with Sittler’s Golf (formerly Pagoda Golf Area), Big Bertha’s menu is built for big appetites with their 17” Big Bertha subs and sandwiches, but they also have a kids menu and plenty of ice cream and dessert options to pair with a round of mini golf next door.

The Works
Wyomissing

You can’t talk about places to play in Berks County without mentioning The Works. Before or after your meal, kids can enjoy the arcade, race go-karts, or run wild through Ballocity.

Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Macungie

Bear Creek Mountain Resort is an all-seasons destination with three on-site dining options. In the summer months, the public can participate in outdoor activities including archery with more amenities and activities available to overnight guests.

Andy Pepper’s
Limekiln

Andy Pepper’s is a one-of-a-kind brunch spot in the Oley Valley. Located inside the former Limekiln Post Office, the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The pancakes are huge (and delicious), the sandwiches are unique, and the restaurant has excellent options for vegans and vegetarians. Don’t leave without some seasoned chips or homemade zucchini cornbread. 

Austin’s Restaurant & Bar
West Lawn

We’ve been going to Austin’s for what feels like forever. While it’s not a BBQ spot, they have my favorite ribs in Berks County. But I also love the chicken bruschetta pasta, the pad Thai bowl and the chicken Florentine pasta. There are also plenty of options for our kids, with a kids-eat-free special every Sunday night.  

Eve’s Thai Kitchen
Shillington

The Shilllington Farmers Market has some great stands, and Eve’s is at the top of the list for me. Their pineapple fried rice is perfect, the Thai tea is delicious, and the prices and service can’t be beat. 

Fortune Cafe
Wyomissing

Fortune Cafe is our family’s go-to spot for Chinese food. I enjoy their General Tso’s chicken and sesame chicken while Julie and Jakob (our oldest) are fans of the lo mein. The lunch special – which includes an entree and eggroll for less than $10 – is one of the best deals around.

Klinger’s at the Airport
Reading

Good food. Good service. A playground for the kids. And planes coming and going throughout your meal. Klinger’s has always been a favorite of ours, but now it’s a favorite of our kids, too. The chili is great and so are the wings.

Louie’s Kitchen & Bar
Flying Hills

My favorite burgers in Berks County are the caramel burgers at Louie’s Kitchen & Bar. Caramelized bacon, caramelized onions and bacon jam aioli top an Angus beef patty in their award-winning burger. Louie’s also does excellent cheesesteaks and sandwiches.

Nonno Alby’s Brick Over Pizza
West Reading

Our favorite pizza place (at least for Julie and I) is Nonno Alby’s in West Reading. It’s the combination of the crisp crust of the brick oven and the creative toppings that make it stand out. The namesake Nonno Alby’s pizza is my favorite. It comes topped with San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, Italian sausage, sauteed rapini (broccoli rabe) and red pepper flakes for a kicking finish. Nonno Alby’s also has solid burgers, and Julie loves the simplicity of their Carpesa salad. 

Plum Creek
Bernville

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert – Plum Creek Farm Market is a great choice for any meal. At breakfast, the chipotle egg and potato bowl is a hearty, delicious start to the date. For lunch or dinner, try the pit beef and fries. Just make sure you save room for homemade soft serve. 

State Hill Craft Cocktails and Kitchen
Wyomissing

State Hill Craft Cocktails and Kitchen has become a favorite for Julie and I since we had our first date night there in late 2023. The seasonal dinner menu always features unique and delicious creations like the black truffle ravioli or salmon with riced cauliflower, sesame aioli and chili crunch.

Zaytoon Kebab & Grill
Wyomissing

Zaytoon opened in 2025 and quickly became one of our go-to spots. I usually get the lamb and rice platter (get it with the white sauce), which comes with pita and a small salad, but their falafel is also good. If you like a more authentic chai, their pink chai is a spiced tea worth trying.